Content Removal & Investigations
Removing leaked content from search results
Currently accepting a limited number of new matters
A search result can lead people to an unauthorized recording even when the underlying site ignores notices. Removing that result can address search visibility, but the source may remain available by direct link.
For rights holders and their representatives
We assist creators and studios seeking review of search results that point to unauthorized copies of their work. Search removal is considered on its own merits or alongside a source-removal engagement.
What to provide
Include a short description of the work, your relationship to the rights holder, and up to three example URLs. Tell us whether each source is still online or has already been removed. An official creator profile is helpful but optional. You may provide links later in private correspondence.
Copyright-based requests, carefully scoped
After rights verification and written authorization, we prepare supported requests for Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo and Yandex. Available reporting routes and review requirements differ. We document the relevant result and source URLs, the basis of the request, and the recipient’s response. A result being unwanted does not by itself establish a copyright basis.
Source removal and deindexing are different
Deindexing excludes a result from a search service; it does not delete the hosted content. A source removal addresses the material on the website; it does not immediately refresh every index, snippet, or cached reference. Another query, search service, or URL may still reveal a copy.
After the source is removed
We check the agreed results and consider requests to refresh outdated references where the relevant service offers that route. We distinguish an outdated result from a live copy at a new URL. Your case manager records those findings and any further requests within scope.
Limits of the process
Each recipient applies its own rules and decides whether to act. Search coverage, territorial scope, timing, and future reappearance can vary. We do not guarantee complete disappearance, a particular search position, or a deadline. This is administrative support, not legal advice.
How to begin
- Identify the results and tell us whether the source is still available.
- Agree on the search services, URLs, scope, and fees.
- Complete rights verification and written authorization before requests are sent.
- Review a record separating source status, search requests, responses, and follow-up checks.
Fees are set after a confidential review of the matter.
An inquiry is not an engagement or written authorization to act.
Questions about this service
Does deindexing delete the video?
No. The source can remain accessible directly or through other links. Source removal requires a separate request to the relevant website or provider.
Can you remove any result that mentions me?
No. We need a supported basis for the request. A mention of your name or alias alone does not establish copyright infringement.
Which search services are considered?
Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo and Yandex. We confirm the relevant services and available reporting routes when defining the scope.
The source is gone. Why is a result still visible?
Search information may not yet reflect a changed page. We can review the result and consider an available outdated-content refresh route.
Can the result come back?
Yes. A new URL, another copy, or a change in indexing can create further visibility. Follow-up checks can be included, but permanent disappearance is not promised.
A considered next step
Tell us what is happening and what you would like addressed. Start with a brief account; sensitive supporting materials can wait.
Request a confidential review